US Bridges

Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch

Good

Van Wert County, Ohio · 0.60 MI N JCT T 84 · Structure no. 8137382

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,404
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch in Van Wert County, Ohio. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,404 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,949 by 2036. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpencerville-Delph
CrossesMueller Ditch
Location0.60 MI N JCT T 84
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82382, -84.35946
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,404 (2016)
Projected traffic1,949 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch carry?

About 1,404 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Spencerville-Delph over Mueller Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.